ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
invites applications for the position of:
Social Worker IIIAdoption*
SALARY:
$21.21 - $34.76 Hourly
$44,126.00 - $72,307.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 07/02/15
CLOSING DATE: 07/16/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Work involves: transitioning children in Department of Social Services custody who are free
for adoption, from foster care to permanent adoptive homes; recruiting, training, and
providing written assessments of an individual or family’s ability to serve as an adoptive
parent(s); conducting monthly assessments of a child’s well-being needs and engaging
community services in response to those needs; maintaining the case records as required;
preparing and submitting adoption documents to Court for the agency, step-parent, or
relative adoptions; participating in foster/adoptive home recruitment and training. Excellent
verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must possess the ability to effectively
work with children who have experienced trauma.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol
Program is required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all
that may be assigned.
Maintains monthly face-to-face contacts with child and placement provider; provides
support and feedback to child and family regarding other services; documents all contacts
in case record.
Prepares comprehensive assessments of adoptive parent applicants to determine ability to
serve as adoptive parents based on background history, parenting experience, criminal
record checks, and other related information.
Plans, schedules, assists, and/or co-facilitates a thirty hour training program for prospective
foster and adoptive parents.
Facilitates after hours orientations for prospective foster / adoptive applicants.
Prepares court summaries and legal documents as required.
Work with children in DSS custody to achieve a timely permanent plan.
Recruits and trains prospective adoptive applicants.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of social work principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of human behavior and variables affecting behavior.
Knowledge of social, economic, and health problems and solutions.
Knowledge of counseling and intervention methods and techniques.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations, County ordinances and
department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of the effects of trauma on children.
Knowledge of available community resources and programs.
Skill in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work.
Skill in operating a computer, facsimile machine, calculator, and automobile.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in
social work from an accredited school of social work or related field and two to four years of
social work or related experience. Master’s in Social Work is preferred. Possession of or
ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the
type of vehicle or equipment operated.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Activities
(N = Never; R = Rarely (Less than 25%); O = Often (25% - 75%); A = Always (More than
75%))
Standing
O
Sitting
O
Walking
O
Bending
O
Stooping
O
Kneeling
R
Crawling
R
Climbing
R
Typing
O
Grasping
O
Talking
A
Hearing
A
Repetitive motions of
Handing
hands/wrists
O
O
Repetitive motions of feet
O
Reaching
O
Average number of pounds through a normal day that are pushed, pulled, etc. and the
distance over which the weight is moved:
Activity
Average Number of Pounds
Distance Weight is Moved
Pushing
100
50 ft.
Pulling
5
50 ft.
Lifting
25
200 ft.
Carrying
25
200 ft.
Examples of physical activities required in this position:
Sitting at a computer for many hours per day
Filing papers
Walking to work station
Possible Hazards (chemicals, dangerous machinery, etc.)
Emotional stress due to the nature of interactions with clients or service providers.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities
APPLICATIONS
MAY
BE
FILED
http://www.orangecountync.gov
200
South
Hillsborough,
919-245-2550
919-245-2550
Cameron
NC
ONLINE
AT:
Street
27278
Position #1766-622
SOCIAL WORKER III-ADOPTION*
DD
Social Worker III-Adoption* Supplemental Questionnaire
*
1. Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms
an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment
eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
Yes
*
2. I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience
section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result
in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully
complete the work experience section of this application?
Yes
No
*
3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Master's Degree in Social Work
Related Master's Degree
BSW
Related Bachelor's Degree
*
4. Have you completed the North Carolina Child Welfare Collaborative Education Program?
Yes
*
No
5. How many years have you worked in child welfare services?
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
*
6. Please describe your experience working in child welfare services.
*
7. How many years have you worked in child welfare services in North Carolina?
0 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
5 or more years
*
8. Have you worked in child welfare services in another state? If yes, when and how many
years.
*
9. Are you familiar with the NASW Code of Ethics?
Yes
No
* 10. Have you attended the North Carolina pre-service training for child welfare services? If
yes, when?
* 11. How many years have you worked in Adoptions in North Carolina?
0 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
5 or more years
* 12. Have you completed the NC Child Welfare adoption training? If yes, when?
* 13. Have you completed the NC Child Welfare foster/adoptive parent MAPP training? If yes,
when?
* 14. Please submit and official or unofficial copy of your transcript.
* Required Question